• The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the involvement of governments in foreign health care systems make international business susceptible to bribes and corruption)

• The Physician Payments Sunshine Act (federal legislation that is yet to be passed but which will require much greater transparency regarding doctor payments or gifts of any sort, including meals and compensation for speaking engagements)

• State laws (strict legislation, such as that passed in Massachusetts and Vermont, regarding interaction with health care professionals; laws apply to interactions with doctors who practice in the states in question, and fines and penalties may be levied for noncompliance).